Quick answers
- Does Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 548 Original Medicare patients and 5,715 services for Douglas E. Rimmer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas E. Rimmer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1386634590. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Douglas E. Rimmer Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 548 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,715 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)224 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)197 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)196 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)101 services
- Dilation of esophagus (43450)83 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Claiborne Memorial Medical CenterHomer, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190114
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1202 Louisiana AveShreveport, LA 71101 (318) 212‑8946
- 2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 370Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 631‑9121
- 8730 Youree Dr, Suite A BShreveport, LA 71115 (318) 408‑1505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capitol City Family Health Center Incorporated41 clinicians in the group
- Gastrointestinal Specialists Amc33 clinicians in the group
- Gi Specialists Hospitalists at WKMC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capitol City Family Health Center Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386634590 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians